But Republicans had already jumped on the opportunity to assail Democrats using Rosen as the scapegoat, while Democrats had launched into defense mode, distancing themselves from the consultant’s remarks and flooding supporters with statements aimed at demonstrating their solidarity with all women, regardless of their occupation.

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On his radio show, Limbaugh called out Democrats for practicing a double standard in their rhetoric about female public figures and motherhood by way of Sarah Palin.

“These are the people, the same people, folks … who hammered Sarah Palin for daring to go to work when she had a Down Syndrome child. These are the same people who hammered Sarah Palin for daring to go to work when she had so many kids to raise. You couldn’t do both if you were a Republican. You couldn’t do both,” he said.

Limbaugh also said of Democrats, “This is who they are. This is exactly how they think. This is how they feel. They are angry and they are hostile and they are not compassionate, they are not nice, they have no manners. In the basics of human existence, they are reprobates. They don’t understand politeness. They are rude, they are crude, they are thoughtless, they are selfish they are mean.”

He added, “And it has all come out in one display, one appearance — Hillary Rosen on CNN.”

There hasn't been a Republican to come out against any of their fellows targetting women. But as soon as Rosen made her comment, Democrats called her out. Teach you something. Still don't see why Democrats have the voting edge with women?

I'm no GOP supporter. I'm all in for Obama but Ann Romney should let this one fly under her. She should have played it down, played victim and let the public fight for her. Hitting back hard at a low level Democratic operative in her first foray on the national scene truly drags her into the weeds. It also amplifies the discussion about her wealth and ability to have the option not to work, something to w hich most people can not relate. . At its core, Rosen statement is true. She has not worked a day in her life -- something most people didn't know about until people blew Rosen's remarks out of proportion.

I agree with Hillary 100%, Ann Romney had the choice to stay home and raise her kids, a lot of moms don't have that luxury where you got great health care, great clothes and shoes the best schools delicious and healthy food, as many vacations mom and daddy wants to take, so yes how in the HELL she knows what struggles working moms outside the house is doing to hold it down.

We already know the Rush Republican view on these things. Women unmarried and going to law school and any other school are whores, the ones who stay home and raise children are good Republican women. You don't need to listen to three hours of Rush to know that's what he'd rant on about. Hilary Rosen was simply stating the fact that Ann Romney has not worked a day in her life outside of the home nor has she had to worry about food on the table, daycare, health insurance or any of the other issues facing women. Mitt has tried to hold her out as a shield against the criticism he completely deserves with regard to issues that women have and she is simply not qualified to speak on those issues. He isn't qualified either.

She should have played it down, played victim and let the public fight for her. Hitting back hard at a low level Democratic operative in her first foray on the national scene truly drags her into the weeds.

Nice spin.

No way. Republicans have let the radical left dominate the narrative with lies and distortions for too long.

Low level operative? Someone described as a regular guest on CNN is a low level operative?

Hilary Rosen exposed the agenda started by President Obama Friday when he spoke of the First Lady raising their daughters.

The War on Women is a fraud and a creation of the liberal/progressives who have no interest in debating the issues that matter to voters.

The way this one will play out in the voting booth is driven by demographics ... I would imagine that there are vastly more struggling, working mothers than there are millionaire stay-at-homes. Romney could have positioned herself as a stay-at-home Mom-by-choice but took the low road, talking with the partisan press in adverserial tone. Instead of appealing to the stay-at-homes, she's come across as the 2-cadillac Mom.

Likely, we'll see many attempts in the coming months for her to appeal to the struggling, working mothers as a "regular girl" just like Mitt appeals to be a "regular guy." But both or their life choices will be hard to swallow as "regular."

In the words of the Saturday Night Live cast in the Romney skits ... "We don't believe you!"

Ocean15 ...try fighting MS and breast cancer with a grueling 9 to 5, raising a family, with high day care costs and no insurance because you have a pre-condition! Ann Romney has cars that have elevators!!!!!! Give me a break, dude. Not envying her or Mitt but you guys trying to illicit sympathy for her is ridiculous.

Please someone tell me what Rush Limbaugh knows about being a mother.........Just like he doesn't know about birth control........We are all aware he is trying to prove he can be civilized to women........but, his input on this issue is just laughable........Please Ann romney---do yourself a big favor and ignore this awful man!!!!!!

Realistically, everyone needs to calm down about this. Women have been waging this war on each other for years........there are no easy answers and we need to quit treating each other as enemies. Ms. Rosen inserted her foot into her mouth and should apologize. But, Republicans, tread carefully here......Blowing this into a war of women against women could be VERY dangerous and negligent. Ms. Romney made CHOICES........and choice is not a place you ever dwell in as far as women are concerned, right????

Women can relate to Ann Romney. Choosing the right maid to do your housework, the right nanny to raise your children, the right accountant to pay your bills, which outfit to wear golfing/playing tennis/shopping/country club outings......the list is exhausting!

My own mom staid at home and raised me and my brothers, and I can't tell you how hard she worked every day. Therefore, I think this would be a great opportunity for Ann Romney to demonstrate what kind of work she did at her home!

1. Did she wake up early every morning to pack the kids lunches before school? Or did she just hand them some money to buy lunch?

2. Was she constantly driving them around town to practices, games, recitals, etc? Or did they have a chauffeur?

3. Did she help with her kids homework? Or did they have a tutor?

4. Did she cook a family dinner every night? Or did they have a chef?

5. Did she do the laundry & clean the house? Or did they have a maid service?,

6. Did she pay the bills? Or did they have an accountant?

7. Did she do the grocery shopping? Or did they have an assistant?

My mom did all these things every day, while other families have different arrangements. I know being a stay at home parent is no cakewalk, so exactly what work did Ann do at her house? I'm not saying I know the answer, but I wouldn't assume that Ann's privileged life was in line with most moms'...

Democrats don't want to engage in this silliness because the President already enjoys a lead in the polls with women. So they probably figure why risk it. But Rosen is basically right. Ann Romney is not really prepared to talk about the struggles of todays women. She never knew the hardships that many are faced with today.

Sure raising five sons is difficult, but it isn't so difficult when you're independently wealthy and can choose to stay home. The debates aren't about the value of raising a child, everyone knows that. It's about public policy. Who needs a tax cut? The Romney family with all of their money or a family of 4 on $60,000 a year trying to make ends meet? You tell me Ann understands the challenges of a woman doing that when one of her horses is worth 4 times that family's annual income.